Abalone Moon Mask PuppetThis Moon Mask is hand carved by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Bill Henderson. It has been carved from red cedar, painted in black, red, yellow, and maroon acrylic, with 97 inlays of abalone shell. The Moon Symbol is the protector and guardian of the earth. Its spirit watches over us and can change our moods. Find more information about and examples of The Moon Northwest Coast First Nations symbol. The mask measures approximately 29 inches or 74 centimeters in
The painting
and about 7 inches or 16 centimeters deep
This amazing Guardian of the Gildas Totem Pole was created by Kwakwaka'wakw carver Junior Henderson
While I also sing traditional songs with a real drum
6 of an ounce or over 16 grams
I hustled down the path to the river calling out his name hearing nothing but the birds and rushing water
The crest on the front of the bag is the Sun
These Gold Raven Copper Shaped Earrings are carved in 14 karat gold by Kwakwaka´wakw artist Joe Wilson from the 'Namgis First Nation
Where the ring overlaps measures approximately 5/8 inch or 1 1/2 centimeters wide
The pendant is 1 1/2 inches or close to 4 centimeters long without the bail and 7/8th of an inch or close to 2 1/2 centimeters wide and it weighs 6 1/2 grams
and black acrylic and features cedar bark for the hair
Those of good will were allowed to pass